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Santería : the religion, faith, rites, magic / Migene González-Wippler ; foreword by Charles Wetli.
Van Pelt Library BL2532.S3 G674 1999
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- González-Wippler, Migene.
- Series:
- Llewellyn's world religion & magic series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Santeria.
- Physical Description:
- xxi, 346 pages, 32 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 23 cm.
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- St. Paul, Minn., : Llewellyn Publications, 1999.
- Summary:
- Blending informed study with personal experience, Gonzalez-Wippler describes Santerias pantheon of gods, priests, divining shells, herbal potions, and controversial ceremonies -- including animal sacrifice. She has obtained remarkable photos and interviews with Santerian leaders that highlight aspects of the religion rarely revealed to nonbelievers.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-334) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1567183298
- OCLC:
- 39490477
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